Re: Monitor Adaptor



In message on 28-Jul-05 15:30:07, Steve Wade wrote:

>I will probably need a 'new' monitor for my 1200 anytime soon, according to
>the smell, and I was wondering whether it would be viable to buy an adaptor
>and use an easy-to-get-hold-of PC monitor instead?

>I understand that it is feasible in theory but it would have to be a
>particular monitor.

>Any suggestions?

If you can get a scan doubler for the A1200 (I have an external one), almost
any VGA capable monitor can be made to work (I use a Daewoo 17" LCD). The
trick is getting the scan doubler.

Software Hut's website advertises some, but they don't always update the site
to reflect real availability.

http://www.softhut.com/cgi-
bin/test/Web_store/web_store.cgi?page=catalog/hardware/accelerators/graphic_in
dex.html&cart_id=8360103_28649

Try the URL below if the above link doesn't work. You'll have to search the
online catalog if you use the link below.

http://www.softhut.com/cgi-bin/test/Web_store/web_store.cgi

.



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